Charter Members

Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter members engage in sustainable business practices that contribute to conserving the physical and the sociocultural environment.

PLAY YOUR PART in the sustainability chain by choosing businesses based on their commitment to sustainability.

Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter member businesses are listed below and can be identified by looking for the Charter symbol on the rotoruaNZ.com website, on the brochure display racks at the Rotorua i-SITE, and in the reception areas of the member businesses.

Help other visitors identify Charter member businesses doing a great job at being sustainable by posting comments about your sustainability experience with these businesses.

Zorb Rotorua

Zorb Rotorua, the original home of Zorb. Become a Zorbonaut by zorbing downhill inside a giant plastic Zorb. In the wet Zorb, we add water inside the Zorb so you can run, tumble, flip or slide inside as the Zorb hurtles downhill. This is great on your own (where you can attempt to stay on your feet for a free T shirt!), or with two or three people inside. Dry clothes and towels plus warm or cool water are available. In the dry harness Zorb you are safely harnessed inside the Zorb before being sent head over heels downhill.

Attraction | www.zorb.com | View 1 success story
Agrodome Sheep Show and Farm Tour

AGRODOME is a 160 hectare working-sheep-and-cattle-farm with 1,200 sheep and 120 beef cattle. AGRODOME gives international visitors to New Zealand an extra ordinary, real hands-on, live experience of farming and a total interaction with our commercially farmed animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, deer, alpacas and ostriches, plus the world famous sheep show!

Attraction | www.agrodome.co.nz
B&B @ The Redwoods

Secluded yet central! Only 5 minutes from the city with the Redwood Forest at your doorstep. Lakes and many Rotorua attractions close-by. 2 new luxurious, boutique, ensuite guestrooms. Private entrance to bedrooms, guest-only lounge and dining. Décor is simple yet stylish, with a minimalist feel. Lounge opens onto courtyard with lovely outdoor furniture and garden.

Accommodation | www.theredwoods.co.nz
Birchwood Spa Motel

Located conveniently close to the Whakarewarewa Forest and Rotorua’s 18 hole course “Arikikapakapa”, Birchwood Spa Motel is a perfect choice of accommodation for mountainbikers and golfers. The two bedroom townhouses have fully equipped kitchens and internal garaging ideal for safe storage of mountain bikes and other sporting equipment. Most of the 17 luxury units have a private spa or spa bath to ease those aches that are proof of a funfilled day!

Accommodation | www.birchwoodspamotel.co.nz
Classic Tresco Private Hotel B&B

Great value, central location, clean and friendly. A warm friendly welcome awaits you at our comfortable quiet, friendly, thermally heated home situated on a tree-lined street only 150m from Rotorua city centre, shops and restaurants. Genuine hot mineral pool, substantial breakfast, 24-hour complimentary refreshments, guest lounge with TV, laundry/drying room, courtesy pick up from bus or air terminal, off street parking. Smokefree environment.

Accommodation | www.trescorotorua.co.nz
Elite Adventures

Elite Adventures endeavours to showcase, educate and entertain visitors with unique Maori culture, amazing birds and native forest, breathtaking lakes and rivers, prehistoric volcanoes – dormant and active and powerful geothermal systems. Elite Adventures provide half-day to multi-day exclusive and group tours of Rotorua and the North Island.

Attraction | www.tour-guide.co.nz
Events & Venues Rotorua

Events & Venues Rotorua manages six spectacular venues and more than 100 major outdoor events annually. Functions range from premier conferences, exhibitions, sports, entertainment, meetings, gala dinners, weddings and any other event you can imagine. All six venues are close to the city centre, and most are within walking distance of major hotels, cafes, restaurants, and beautiful Lake Rotorua. Our experienced team specialises in every aspect of venue and event management and can provide you with an array of event options and opportunities to create a unique and special occasion.

Service | www.eventsandvenues.co.nz
Experience Rotorua Information Centre

Experience Rotorua Information Centre is a family owned business whose owners have been involved in tourism for almost six years. Dutch born Ria with fluent language skills in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, French and Japanese specialises in providing visitors with a one stop information and booking service, while husband Sonny shares his Maori heritage with visitors during personalised tours of Rotorua and New Zealand.

Service | www.superiatours.co.nz
Hell’s Gate Thermal Reserve & Wai Ora Spa

The 20 acres that make up the Hell’s Gate Thermal Reserve gives visitors a unique insight into New Zealand’s geothermal history. Hell’s Gate is a unique place of extreme contrasts. You walk past steaming fumeroles and pools of boiling mud so violent they are unnerving, and yet it is a place of wonderful beauty – native fauna and birds so tame they will sit on your arm to feed.

Attraction | www.hellsgate.co.nz
Heritage Rotorua

Heritage Rotorua overlooks the renowned Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Historical Village making it the perfect base to experience the natural and cultural excitement of this very unique location. The hotel offers 203 air-conditioned rooms, Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar, outdoor heated swimming pool, spa pools, fitness centre, 24-hour room service, complimentary car parking and the Pohutu Cultural Theatre.

Accommodation | www.heritagehotels.co.nz/rotorua/